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A staggering 82% of women are still wearing the wrong size – and lingerie brand ThirdLove says it’s because we’re not taking width and length into account.

Have you ever wondered why you can’t seem to find the right bra? Despite having step-by-step guides and excellent bra-fitting services, surely this is one thing we should all be getting right?

Well, apparently not, because a ­staggering 82% of us are still wearing the wrong size.

So what on earth is going on? Well, US-based online lingerie brand ­Third Love thinks not knowing what shape your boobs are may be the issue.

They say it’s not just your back measurement or cup size that helps determine what brayou should be wearing, but also your bust shape, ie the width and length of your boobs and where they sit on your chest

Which leads us on to the big burning question, what shape are your boobs? You might need to take a long look in the mirror to answer this one. To make this easier, ThirdLove has studied women’s breasts and come up with a Breast Shape Dictionary which identifies seven different shapes: slender, asymmetric, bell shape, round, east west. side set and tear drop. Do any of these look familiar

Once you have a better understanding of your breast shape, you’re better equipped to pick bra styles that fit your body like a glove. The lingerie specialists have also invented half sizes because in general, 50% of women fall between standard cup sizes.

So which bra style suits which bust shape?

Round

A thin bra without underwire so you don’t need to change the position of your breasts.

East West

A T-shirt bra will help to create a smooth silhouette and pull the breasts in, giving a streamlined shape.

A plunge bra helps lift them and you might want extra padding to give you a bigger silhouette.

Asymmetric

A bra with removable padding is ideal for this particular shape, allowing you to add extra on the smaller side or remove some from the larger breast.

Bell Shape

You should avoid skimpy balconette-style bras and choose ­something with plenty of material that offers good coverage. And because women with bell-shaped breasts tend to have fuller busts, this type of bra will also offer more support and lift the boobs.